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Recently, several dozen Amazon volunteers from all over Dallas-Fort Worth came together to distribute approximately 4,000 iPads, Chromebooks, and mobile hotspots to students at Seagoville, Mark Twain, George Peabody, Adelfa Botello Callejo, and David G. Burnet Elementary Schools. Parents and students picked up devices in a fun and socially distant experience that included an Amazon Treasure Truck, a live DJ and multiple food trucks. See photos “Now more than ever, it’s of vital importance that young students have access to the technology and resources they need to continue learning. These are unprecedented times for everyone, but especially for families who are…

Anyone who has previously registered for Parent Portal but can’t get access should email the name of the student, their grade, the name of their school, their student ID# and the parent’s name to: Parentportal@dallasisd.org Go here to learn more about how to create a Parent Portal account. 

Advanced Placement Boot Camp, which is an Advanced Academic Services initiative, was held virtually Aug. 3–5 and boasted attendance of more than 100 AP students. Representing various campuses, AP students attended daily Zoom sessions to get a jump start in AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, and AP Human Geography courses. The virtual boot camp provided support and resources to Dallas ISD students taking their first Advanced Placement course. Through the virtual boot camp, students gained exposure to AP-level coursework and skills needed to complete an AP class successfully. Students engaged in experiences that encouraged teamwork, fostered communication,…

As an additional way to keep parents informed, “Attendance Talk” is a Dallas ISD bi-weekly podcast where members of the Parent Services Department interview guests, provide support, and share a little humor all while helping the families of Dallas ISD work together with staff to improve student attendance. Listen to “Attendance Talk” here https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lh65NLIR9CuZm1NvLD73R?si=IWVick4TT2u_J9dImLnwaQ